Unpalatable Sci-fi Concoction! Lab-Grown Meat Could Soon be On The Menu Published January 24th, 2021 - 06:58 GMT (Shutterstock) Highlights Experts believe technology and regulations will have to adapt quickly to respond to these changing demands. Lab-grown meat may sound like an unpalatable sci-fi concoction, but thanks to new innovations in cellular agriculture, combined with growing consumer demand for sustainable alternatives, test-tube T-bones could soon be on the menu. Threats to global food systems and agriculture have come to the fore since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted regional value chains, heightening awareness about the importance of public health and regulation of new scientific techniques.